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Permanently Discontinued

HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION USP 1000UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength1000UNIT
Last updated2017-04-02

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

HEPALEAN 1000 USP

SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC

1000UNIT · DIN 00740519

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HEPARIN LEO INJ 1000UNIT/ML

LEO PHARMA INC

1000UNIT · DIN 00453811

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

HEPALEAN 10,000 USP

SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC

10000UNIT · DIN 00740497

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION INJ 10UNIT/ML

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

10UNIT · DIN 00640468

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION INJECTION USP

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

100UNIT · DIN 00725315

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNIT/500ML IN 5% DEXTR INJ

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

50UNIT · DIN 00894605

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02382296

Strength

1000UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

HEPARIN SODIUM

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Shortage History